How much are Delta SkyMiles worth?
We value Delta SkyMiles at 1.1¢ each, so 50,000 miles are worth about $550. Here's what they buy in our 25 destinations.
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| Balance | Worth about |
|---|---|
| 1,000 miles | $11 |
| 10,000 miles | $110 |
| 25,000 miles | $275 |
| 50,000 miles | $550 |
| 100,000 miles | $1,100 |
1.1¢ is a floor: the least a point should get you before you spend it instead of cash. The planner uses it to choose between points and cash, and you can change it for your own trips.
Best uses in our destinations
Value per point is the cash price, less any taxes on the award, divided by the points. Award prices are estimates from published charts and typical rates; check the program's own site before you book.
| Flight or hotel | Cash price | Points | Per point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Barcelona: Delta via Seattle | $2,350 round trip for 2 | 204,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Honolulu to Lisbon: Delta via Seattle | $2,280 round trip for 2 | 198,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Detroit to Maui: Delta non-stop | $1,640 round trip for 2 | 142,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Boston to Maui: Delta non-stop | $1,690 round trip for 2 | 146,500 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Atlanta to Honolulu: Delta non-stop | $1,490 round trip for 2 | 129,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Honolulu to Paris: Delta via Seattle | $2,110 round trip for 2 | 183,500 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Miami to Honolulu: Delta via Los Angeles | $1,540 round trip for 2 | 133,500 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Honolulu to Miami: Delta via Los Angeles | $1,420 round trip for 2 | 123,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Honolulu to New York: Delta non-stop | $1,670 round trip for 2 | 145,000 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
| Orlando to Honolulu: Delta via Los Angeles | $1,550 round trip for 2 | 134,500 + $22 tax | 1.1¢ |
10 of these beat the 1.1¢ floor, so the planner would spend points on them instead of cash.
Cards that transfer here
- Amex Membership Rewards1 to 1
- Marriott Bonvoy3 to 1
Questions
How much are Delta SkyMiles worth?
We value them at 1.1¢ each, so 50,000 are worth about $550. The best use we found is Honolulu to Barcelona: Delta via Seattle, at 1.1¢ a point.
How much is 100,000 Delta SkyMiles worth?
About $1,100 at 1.1¢ each, and more on the best awards.
When should I use Delta SkyMiles instead of cash?
When an award gets you more than 1.1¢ a point. Below that, pay cash and keep the miles for a better trip.